Popular Trumpet Teachers Near Marylhurst

James N.

This is my primary instrument, on which I have over 16 years of playing experience. I am ready to help you get better whether you just bought a trumpet or are studying music in college.

About James

Hello everyone! Please have a look around my profile and feel free to contact me. I have taught privately since 2009 and just joined takelessons.com in 2014.

I strongly feel each student needs lesson goals tailored to what he or she wants to take away from music. Getting ready for a college performance degree, making it to state solo contest, surviving band music, or simply discovering the huge scope of music available to us these days are each worthy goals, but require different preparation. I will work with you to figure out where your interests lie and focus on those, first and foremost!

After completing my bachelor's and master's degrees in trumpet performance out in the Midwest, I spent two years living and working in Chicago, IL before returning home to the Portland area in 2013. I have since started a new studio in Beaverton, OR and am taking on new students at this time while maintaining an active teaching schedule with the Southridge High School marching band and Oregon Crusaders drum and bugle corps, as well as performing in the Portland metro area.

*** Specialties ***I have spent most of my playing time on classical (orchestral, chamber, and solo music), but would also welcome students interested in jazz up to an intermediate level, especially if they have an interest in playing lead trumpet.

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Reviews

Hilary July 10, 2015
French Horn ·
In home

James really took his time and explained everything to my daughter who is new to French Horn. He gave her perfect exercises to improve and stay on track until their next lesson.

James G. March 17, 2015
French Horn ·
In studio Verified Student

James teaches our son (13) the horn. He is a true professional in his art and does a fantastic job in teaching it to others. He is knowledgeable in his craft and very patient in laying a solid foundation from which to build on. Our son learned more in his first 30 minute class about how to work on areas that were frustrating him, than the 1.5 years lost in band class. Thank you James for getting our son to start playing with confidence, and best yet enjoying his horn again!

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James N.

Beaverton, OR 97008

(2)

starting at

$25
/ 30-min

Kelly P.

I have played trumpet for over 25 years (professionally for 15) and can teach all ages and styles. We will work on sound, technique, and musicality.

About Kelly

After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a degree in music, I moved to New York where I lived for 11 years. I have been a professional multi-instrumentalist since then and a member of many bands including Beirut and Arcade Fire. I have also performed and/or recorded with many others including David Byrne, Passion Pit, Coldplay, and LCD Sound system. I have performed in dozens of countries, at some of the world's biggest festivals (Bonnaroo, Coachella, Glastonbury), and on many television shows (Colbert, Letterman, Fallon).

I have experience in playing and teaching many differen

t styles and can teach you what YOU want to learn. Playing music can be a very rewarding experience, but should also be fun. I can promise you will have fun in our lessons and have fun with music in general.

*** Lesson Details ***We will focus first and foremost on what you would like to learn on your instrument, whether it be specific songs, styles, or a more general approach to your instrument or music-making. I have taught students of all ages on many different instruments and can work with anyone at any skill level.

*** Travel Equipment ***I can bring any portable instrument, and any sheet music required for our lesson.

*** Specialties ***For brass I am a strong proponent of the Carmine Caruso method. As for genres I am most well versed in jazz, rock, and classical.

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Reviews

Evan H. July 14, 2015
Saxophone ·
In home Verified Student

Great first lesson!

Evan H. July 14, 2015
Saxophone ·
In home Verified Student

Great first lesson!

Thomas W. January 9, 2014
Trombone Verified Student

GREAT Teacher!

I hadn't picked up a trombone in over 30 years. I was interested in joining a community band in my retirement, but knew I needed a lot of "brush-up"
I'm glad I found Kelly! He was able to determine where I needed the most work, and has tailored my lessons to meet my skill level. He's given me a good basic review of the trombone, and is also very capable on many other instruments. He's made sure I have plenty of appropriate level music to practice besides scales - so it doesn't get boring!
I would highly recommend Kelly for anyone like myself who would like to get back to playing for fun. I will continue taking more lessons from him. I'm also sure he would be of great help for more serious students of any brass instrument.
THANKS, Kelly!

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Kelly P.

Portland, OR 97214

(3)

starting at

$40
/ 30-min

Lluis S.

About Lluis

Lluis began his musical career at the Superior Conservatory of Music in Barcelona, Spain. He has more than 17 years of international playing and teaching experience. He studied with Dr. Vicent Aguilar (Spanish National Orchestra and later Liceo's Orchestra soloist). He also received lessons from some of the best players and educators of the time as Javier Bonet, Eric Terwilliger, Ab Koster, Vicente Zarzo, Miguel Torres, Salvador Navarro, Juanjo Pastor, Salvador Chulià, Salvador Seguí, J. M. Carbonell, Maurice André, Jacques Mauguer among others. He received his Master's Degree in Music from th

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The first couple lessons I will be focusing on evaluating each student on an individual basis to see where they are at in skill level and musicality. Then I would begin teaching the students different techniques with their instruments that will help them in the next phase of teaching such as music theory, control, and musical etudes and practice songs. In the last phase I will be giving them different solo pieces depending on their skill levels that they will be able to play competitively.

About Collin

Hello! My name is Collin, I am 20 years old and currently a music education student at Portland State University in downtown Portland. I have been playing the trumpet and other brass instruments for 10 years now and for 5 years competitively. I also have volunteered at my junior teachers school at Spanaway Junior high in Spanaway Washington, assisting in all of the fundamentals of music development and performance to give back to the community. Music education is my passion, and the feeling of expanding a students mind through the discipline of music is what I live for.

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